The satirist is prevented by repulsion from gaining a better knowledge of the world he is attracted to, … - Italo Calvino

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Our tolerance is part of what makes Britain, Britain. Conform to it; or don't come here.

Italo Calvino

The satirist is prevented by repulsion from gaining a better knowledge of the world he is attracted to, yet he is forced by attraction to concern himself with the world that repels him.

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Our tolerance is part of what makes Britain, Britain. Conform to it; or don't come here.

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